The Higher Mercy (1912)
No matter how absorbed with affairs of state, Abraham Lincoln was always ready to give audience to his little son Tad. Little Tad, playing at the boat landing of the White House lake, falls into the water and is saved from drowning by a young fellow named Jasper Brinton. When young Brinton carries Tad into the White House, the president is very grateful to him and says if there is anything that he can do for him at any time he will be glad to do it. Young Brinton's mother is an enthusiastic supporter of the Federal cause, and when the war breaks out, she urges her son to join the Union army. He has an inherent dread of danger and naturally hesitates. He finally enlists. On the battlefield his natural fear takes possession of him.
Cast
- Ralph Ince - Abraham Lincoln
- Julia Swayne Gordon - Mrs. Brinton
- James Morrison - Jasper Brinton, Mrs. Brinton's Son
- Rose Tapley - Mrs. Abraham Lincoln
- Kenneth Casey - Tad, Lincoln's Son
- Norma Talmadge - Alice
- Florence Ashbrooke - The Nurse
- Hal Wilson - A Black Servant
Screenplay
Keywords
civil war, abraham lincoln
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Higher Mercy about?
- No matter how absorbed with affairs of state, Abraham Lincoln was always ready to give audience to his little son Tad. Little Tad, playing at the boat landing of the White House lake, falls into the water and is saved from drowning by a young fellow named Jasper Brinton. When young Brinton carries Tad into the White House, the president is very grateful to him and says if there is anything that he can do for him at any time he will be glad to do it. Young Brinton's mother is an enthusiastic supporter of the Federal cause, and when the war breaks out, she urges her son to join the Union army. He has an inherent dread of danger and naturally hesitates. He finally enlists. On the battlefield his natural fear takes possession of him.
- Who directed The Higher Mercy?
- The Higher Mercy was directed by William V. Ranous.
- Who stars in The Higher Mercy?
- The Higher Mercy stars Ralph Ince, Julia Swayne Gordon, James Morrison, Rose Tapley, Kenneth Casey, Norma Talmadge.
- How long is The Higher Mercy?
- The Higher Mercy has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
- What genre is The Higher Mercy?
- The Higher Mercy is a Drama film.
- Where was The Higher Mercy produced?
- The Higher Mercy was produced in United States of America.